Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas

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Difficulty points	802
Length	17.9 km
Average gradient	5.8%
Steepest 100 metres	16.5%
Total ascent	1034 m

Difficulty points

802

Length

17.9 km

Average gradient

5.8%

Steepest 100 metres

16.5%

Total ascent

1034 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

4 hairpin turns

#24 toughest climb of Sistema Central

#85 most elevation gain of Portugal

#68 longest climb of Sistema Central

#88 average steepest climb of Serra da Estrela

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Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas

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Climbing times

7 km/h	02:33:28
11 km/h	01:37:40
15 km/h	01:11:37
19 km/h	00:56:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas is 17.9 km long.

The average gradient of Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas is 5.8%.

Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas is at 1237 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:33:28 to climb Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas. At 11 km/h the time is 01:37:40, and at 15 km/h 01:11:37. For the fastest cyclists, 00:56:32 is an achievable time.

Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.

Monte do Colcurinho / Senhora das Necessidades from Ponte das três Entradas

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